Splash 2017 kicks off today with the annual Independence Day festival at Morrison Riverfront Park in Aberdeen at noon. There will be a variety of arts and crafts vendors, entertainment and food.
Son of Reptile Man will share his knowledge of lizards and snakes at the Log Pavilion at 12:30 p.m., cowboy juggler and comedian Leapin’ Louie follows at 2 p.m., and comedy magic team Trevor &Lorena takes the stage at 3:30 p.m. There will be free interactive games, including a rock wall and inflatable slide, and for the adults a beer garden featuring products from Steam Donkey Brewery and GH Wine Sellars.
The activities move to the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport across the river at 5 p.m. The Lady Washington is in port and you can take a dockside tour of her before 8 p.m., when those who bought tickets to see the fireworks show from the ship will get a two-hour excursion that includes the fireworks starting about 10 p.m.
The All In Band performs at 5 p.m., the Marlin James Band kicks off at 7 p.m. and Humptulips at 9 p.m.
Parking is limited at both locations. Anyone parking along Highway 12 will be towed, and no trespassing is allowed on the bluff over the highway.
Taholah
Chief Taholah Days — through today with activities at various locations.
Westport
Old-Fashioned Fourth — Today at the Westport Maritime Museum.
FIREWORKS SHOWS
(All today)
Aberdeen
10 p.m. over the Chehalis River.
Ocean Shores
10 p.m. at Quinault Beach Resort &Casino.
Taholah
Dusk at the riverfront.
Tokeland
Dusk at the beach.
Westport
Dusk at the marina.
